BlueBay Villas Doradas****

About BlueBay Villas Doradas Adults Only ****

The BlueBay Villas Doradas**** is an all-inclusive Dominican Republic hotel that’s just for adults.It’s the perfect place to relax and unwind away from the kids. We welcome many couples, newlyweds and married people to Puerto Plata Dominican Republic to experience this peaceful and luxurious slice of the Caribbean.

The BlueBay Villas Doradas**** is conveniently located on the stunning beach of Playa Dorada with its white sand and crystal clear turquoise waters. The famous Playa Dorada golf course, designed by Robert Trent, is also nearby and is renowned for hosting international tournaments.

The BlueBay Villas Doradas**** is one of the best hotels in the Dominican Republic and offers 245 spacious and luxurious rooms and suites. When you’re not relaxing in your room or on the terrace, you can enjoy the tropical Caribbean climate by the pool or on the beach. You can also take advantage of our world class spa facilities and be treated to relaxing and revitalizing treatments, all conducted by our professional therapists.

The BlueBay Villas Doradas**** offers some of the finest Dominican Republic food in Puerto Plata. We have four restaurants that offer a range of cuisine from around the world using the best ingredients, prepared by top class chefs.

Couples looking for some activities can take classes in cocktail making, sushi making, dance and even massage. The adventurous among you can also try surfing, windsurfing, sailing, diving, canoeing and tennis.

To cement our reputation as one of the best hotels in the Dominican Republic, the BlueBay Villas Doradas **** has won the following awards:

• Certificate of Excellence TripAdvisor 2012
• 2010 General Manager recognition from the Hotels and Restaurants Association of the Dominican Republic (Asanohres) for his outstanding work as general manager and his contribution to tourism of the Dominican Republic.
• Health and Safety Program Transat 2009- 2010
• Thomas Cook Awards for Excellence 2009
• Best Hotel 2008 and 2009 (Guest satisfaction) Awards “Caribbean Gold Coast”
• Best General Manager, 2008 and 2009 “Caribbean Gold Coast” Awards
• Best Chef, Best Housekeeping manager (governess) and Best Restaurant Service manager 2008 - Awards “Caribbean Gold Coast”

At the BlueBay Villas Doradas**** hotel you will enjoy a true feeling of rest and relaxation!

Directions

Located 16 km from Gregorio Luperón Airport (POP). To reach by car from the airport head to the southeast. Take the Highway 5 to Puerto Plata. From here in 14 km take Luperón road on the way to Playa Dorada.
Address: Calle Principal Complejo Playa Dorada Nº 538, Puerto Plata, República Dominicana.

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PUERTO PLATA

In 1493, Christopher Columbus landed on this coast and was so dazzled by the beauty of the sea and the deep blue sky that he decided to baptize this lovely place by the name of Puerto Plata. Its coastline is known as the Amber Coast (Costa del Ámbar) because of a fossilized pine resin that existed in the Tertiary and endowed the region with one of the world's largest deposits of amber, national gem that entraps millenary fossils.

In Puerto Plata you will find one of the most complete destinations in Dominican Republic, with white beaches and golden sand, Victorian homes, old town, the Mount Isabel de Torres and its cableway...

The spectacular stretch of beaches protected by coral reefs, known as Playa Dorada, home to exclusive hotel BlueBay Villas Doradas, exceptional adults-only resort located next to the golf course with 18 holes.

One of the first trips not to be missed is taking the cable car to the top of Mount Isabel de Torres at nearly 1,000 meters. There, at the foot of a giant statue of Christ the Redeemer, which reminds us of the Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro, a panoramic and breathtaking view of the city and its surroundings can be seen.

Another thing that draws attention is the influence of nineteenth century Victorian style, evident in the architecture and design of the city center. "Gingerbread" style white houses, adorned with bougainvillea of different colors and the gazebo or "glorieta" of harmonious lines and finely crafted wood, in the Parque Independencia, evoke the most lyrical of times.

In the city center stand out the white towers of the church of San Felipe. Despite being a simple construction, the church has that typical provincial charm of this region. Near the park is the Museum of Amber, a splendid example of Victorian architecture, which contains some of the rarest examples of this semi-precious stone.

Similarly to the capital, Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata has a boardwalk or promenade of more than six kilometers. At one end is Fort San Felipe (Fuerte de San Felipe), impressive mass of stone dating back to the sixteenth century. Built as a defense against attacks by English and French pirates, the fort today houses a museum filled with legends and all kinds of objects related to the history of the city. At night, the fort is beautifully illuminated.

The town of Luperón is located in a wide bay on the Atlantic Ocean, about 50 kilometers west of Puerto Plata. It is a small town with all the Caribbean flavor, mainly known for its marina, Puerto Marina Blanca, located on the outskirts of the city. This location offers the perfect supply and shelter for large sailboats and fishing boats.

Los Saltos de Damajagua (Damajagua Waterfalls), 10 kilometers from Puerto Plata, is one of the great wonders of this province. Damajagua is a geological fault whose waters form a canyon several kilometers long, with parallel water drops of over eleven meters. The waterfalls originate at the top of the Bajabonico hill, running about seven kilometers from the mountains. There are 28 waterfalls of different heights. You could say that some are up to 13 meters high.

The hotel BlueBay Villas Doradas is a starting point for various excursions, such as:

The Samaná Peninsula and the Parque Nacional de los Haitises (National Park of the Haitises), a network of caves that are a true work of art of nature. From here a boat will take you to the famous island of Cayo Levantado (Isla Bacardí), a real paradise.

La Compañía Brugal (The Brugal Company), founded over 100 years ago by the Spanish Andrés Brugal, where you can observe and learn about the process of developing the best Dominican rum.

A magnificent ecological adventure through the northern mountains of Cibao, in Santiago, the second largest city in Dominican Republic. Here is the country's largest cigar factory, as well as a typical pottery workshop.

Boat cruise through the mangroves and fruit plantations. Visit the Laguna Gri-Gri, Cueva de las Golondrinas and Playa Grande.

Perhaps the best beaches in the Dominican Republic are found along the superb Costa del Ámbar, home to many pristine beaches stretching over 125 kilometers along the coast. Nowhere else is the spell of this enchanted coast as irresistible as on the shores of Puerto Plata.

Puerto Plata is a wonderful beach, protected by coral reefs, which offers tourists the whole range of water sports. The waters are clear, warm and almost always wonderfully serene.

West of Puerto Plata is Guarapito, a beach in the shape of crescent moon, with clear water. Nearby is Cofresí, is very near, a precious little beach lined with palm trees and with a panoramic view of the rest of Puerto Plata. If you want a more popular atmosphere, head to the city beach, Long Beach. This beach is a favorite of Puerto Plata. The water, though generally very tranquil, is not very transparent. There is also the beautiful beach of Maimón.

Sosúa. Sosúa beach is truly spectacular. Its sand and crystal clear waters are the main attraction of the area. From Batey you can go to smaller, less crowded beaches, such as La Playita, with public access along a path next to Casa Marina; and Playa Chiquita, a tiny beach located on the other side of the hotel and casino of the same name. And the coast is filled with secluded coves up to Cabarete, a mecca of windsurfing and kite surfing in the Caribbean.

The Dominican Republic has a predominantly tropical climate with abundant rainfall and the temperature ranges between 25 and 40°C, with a few exceptions in high altitude regions such as Valle Nuevo, where the temperature can drop to 5°C below zero in winter.

The rainy season runs from May to November, with May, August and September standing out. Due to torrential rains, during this time numerous landslides occur.

Dominican cuisine is predominantly a mixture of Spanish, Taino and African, similar to what can be found elsewhere in Latin America.

A typical breakfast consists of mangú (mashed boiled green bananas) and egg dish that the Dominican Republic shares with Cuba and Puerto Rico. In other versions it is accompanied by fried meat (usually with Dominican salami) and / or cheese.

Lunch usually consists of rice, meat (either chicken, beef, pork or fish), beans and a serving of salad, commonly called "Bandera dominicana" (Dominican flag). The sancocho is a stew often with seven varieties of meat. If you want to taste the best meat visit the restaurant "El Dorado" in the hotel BlueBay Villas Doradas. Its specialty lies in the fine cuts of meat prepared on grill.

Meals tend to contain more starches and meats over dairy products and vegetables. Many dishes are made with sofrito, a blend of herbs and spices. Throughout the south-central coast, bulgur or whole wheat is a main ingredient in quipes or tipili (bulgur salad). Other favorite foods are chicharrón, yucca, cassava, pastelitos (empanadas), sweet potatoes, yams, cake wrapped in leaves, chimichurris, croutons. Desserts include arroz con leche, bizcocho dominicano, sweet beans, flan, dulce de leche and caña (sugar cane). Beverages include Morir Soñando, rum, beer, Mamajuana, juices, mabí and chacá.

Playa Dorada has a wide range of bars and clubs, such as Cheers, Hemingways, Señor Rock Bar & Grill, Coco Bongo Bar & Night Club, where you can have a drink with your partner or friends to the sound of live music or dj.

In Puerto Plata, you will find the famous Mangú Disco, Coppas Disco, Lighthouse Lounge & Disco and the best jazz millieu in Café Cito.

The famous Dominican Jazz Festival in Puerto Plata, an event that attracts fans and both national and international musicians, is held in October in Puerto Plata, Sosúa and Cabarete.

The Merengue Festival is a traditional event where you can enjoy upbeat music and the typical Dominican dance. It is celebrated during the month of October at the Malecón de Puerto Plata.

Carnival is undoubtedly the most outstanding cultural event in Puerto Plata. People come together to celebrate it during the months of February and March.

Costume parades, music and traditional dances fill the streets of the city, as well as those of other towns. Carnival is so important that, in fact, each year the organizers choose King Momo, the one person in town who has worked hardest to cultivate the traditions and culture.

Furthermore, during the Carnival, the figure of the "limping devil" stands out, which turns into Taimáscaro, with elaborate costumes bearing symbols of the Spanish and African cultures.

Easter is also widely celebrated in Puerto Plata, as well as other music festivals throughout the year.